Last week, some students practiced ryurei style with a misono shelf while others performed chabako yuki demae (snow procedure using a tea-box). We did the white flower, moon and cherry blossom with the box series, but missed practicing the snow procedure. So, this week we performed the “snow” procedure. Sweets was hand made “Kintsuba”.

After practicing all three, our hands remembered the timing and proper locations of the tools. Thus, our moves became more natural and flawless even when we learn the new procedure. This tea-box series seems especially popular among female students, being elegant and also reminded our playing house.